Bare Act

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Administration Regulation 1979

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Administration Regulation 1979 establishes a structured administrative and consultative framework for the governance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It provides for the creation of a Pradesh Council and the appointment of Counsellors to advise the Administrator on local administration, public policy, and regional development. The regulation sets clear rules for council membership, tenure, meeting procedures, and the right of members to question administrative decisions. This law matters because it introduced local democratic consultation, ensuring island residents have a meaningful representative voice in shaping regional governance.